Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements regarding stream terraces is true?
A) Terraces are composed of bedrock and form as a result of rapid subsidence.
B) Terraces are composed of bedrock and form as a result of rapid uplift.
C) Terraces are composed of floodplain deposits and form as a result of rapid subsidence.
D) Terraces are composed of floodplain deposits and form as a result of rapid uplift.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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